Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Modeling along the YCS RR

I've been forcing myself into a state of increased concentration the last fewdays. It hasn't been easy, as my "retiree attention span" seems to begetting shorter, but ...

As a result, several things have progressed (not finished, just progressed) tothe point I feel comfortable taking these four items to the Plano show onJan. 16-17-18.

1. The Porter Cab Forward has been lettered and numbered. It now shows"YCS" and "16" on the cab sides.

2. The 15' flatcar (with the JD 'Waterloo Boy' load chained on it) now sports"YCS" and "59" markings. This one that may be considered very close tobeing 'finished.'

3. The combine/caboose bash proudly displays "YCS" and "94" on the sideof the baggage area walls. It also is close to being done.

All of the above have been treated with decal set, dried, and sprayed withDull-cote. This is a first for me.

4. The resin kit tender for the cab forward is assembled and runnable. Thelight for backwards operation shows brightly at the appropriate times. Withcouplers. They have been a real problem.

The loco and tender still need grab irons, steps, and numerous miscellaneousdetail parts applied, but they are together.

Also, there are several resin kits that are beginning to move along, now thatthe (common) coupler issue seems to have found resolution, thanks to an emailfrom Mr. TxOutlaw himself, Don Culbertson.

Among these resin kits are a couple of 15' boxcars. I played a hunch a whileback while ordering parts for other things, and got four Grandt Line S-scalereefer hatches. I think they are a perfect fit, so one will be a reefer. Also,there is a 15' caboose. I'd say these are approximately 60% done.

Other items not even started are, well, never mind.

I'm looking forward to the show, but I'm looking forward to being back, warmerweather, and more shop time to continue modeling along the YellowhouseCanyon Southern RR.

Who knows, maybe even starting a home (non-modular) layout. Will wondersnever cease?